Investing
in the
industries
of the future

The world is changing rapidly, and much of what we once took for granted – abundant fossil energy, a stable environment, reliable food sources – is shifting at an alarming pace. Old industries are giving way to new ones that are better for humanity and essential to safeguarding the planet for future generations. At CM Venture, we invest in the emerging industries that will shape tomorrow. We do this by predicting future trends, selecting the next generation of movers and shakers, supporting them to build transformative companies, and partnering closely with our corporate investors and broader ecosystem.

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Changing
Materials Cycle

Whether in their original, raw state, or as carefully engineered formula of precious elements, materials shape the products we rely on every day. At CM Venture, we identify opportunities across the entire materials life cycle, from innovative production and advanced formulations to new solutions for end-of-life upcycling and recycling.

Advanced Manufacturing

With strong policies supporting technological advancement, China’s manufacturing base is well positioned for a transformational upgrade. We are interested in innovative startups across advanced manufacturing, including robotics, 3D printing, laser processing, advanced components, automation, and beyond.

Energy Transformation

The world is shifting towards sustainable, renewable energy sources to tackle climate change, gradually reducing humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels. Hydrogen fuel, solar power, and bio-energy are just a few areas where great strides in innovation are taking place, becoming integral to the circular economy and forming key pillars of our investment strategy.

Environment & Sustainability

Global policies are placing greater emphasis on environmental responsibility and sustainability, and more companies are taking conscious steps to protect Earth’s precious resources – water, air, and land. Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) is a key part of global decarbonization efforts and remains one of our flagship investment areas.

What type of startups do we look out for?

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We like disruptive technologies protected by strong IPs, are beyond proof-of-concept, cost-effective in manufacturing, and world-class in performance.

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The startup should address an emerging new industry that will shape the world for decades to come. It should offer a clear value proposition leading to a big impact on the industry.

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A highly scalable business model that provides a clear path to industry leadership. The business should not be dependent on undeveloped parts of the value chain, and its resources should support its industry ambition.

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The founding team should have a big vision, deep insights, unwavering passion, industry leadership, uncompromisable ethics, and a constant drive to learn and grow.

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What kind of investors do we work with?

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We work with corporate venture capital (CVC) arms of multinational companies in the space we invest in – materials, industrial, energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods companies. We work with CVCs to build win-win partnership between startups and corporates.

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We work with pensions and endowments of universities and institutes and deliver solid return so that the universities and institutes can continue to do what they do best – to support long-term scientific research and train next-generation leaders.

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Impact investors who are committed to sustainability and consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions. We work with impact investors to measure and maximize positive impacts of
world-class innovations.

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We work with financial investors who understand early-stage venture capital model for industrials and have allocations and long-term commitments to the space. We deliver solid and consistent financial returns so that their beneficiaries have meaningful exposure to future new industries that shape the world of their future generations.

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